I have changed my door locks to my house. My estranged father who no longer lives with me, but still owns the house, wants a copy. However I don't want to, as I suspect that he has been through my papers. As a software engineer I know how easy it is to steal a persons identity.However, I have no proof of this but I have grounds to suspect as he has already done so with my mothers personal papers. Also I have a gut feeling about it. So if I don't give him the key what is the worst he can do to me legally? And what would be my best defense?
2006-12-17 07:17:58 · 6 answers · asked by Krishnan2784 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm guessing there are no contracts or leases or anything like that. If he hasn't lived there then maybe you can prove your renting it from him and you can have your own locks to ensure no entry to the house also consider an alarm system. as long as he can't say hes been living there, then it should be fine. As a landlord he must give proper notice before entering the house for more info you can call the State attorney general and request a pamphlet on fair housing. as far as identity theft amybe a safe deposit box or safe would be smart.
2006-12-17 07:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by Lionel 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, but right now you don't "have a twig" to stand on. Someone can suspect anything and gut feelings are great resources but, in your case without some form of verifiable evidence you can't get anywhere. If you want to find something out, set him up--there's nothing against the law about that. You have a suspicion and you're trying to prove or disprove it. Those are your grounds for set up. Before the set up, get the title to the house transferred to your name so that there won't be further hassles. Give him a made key and notify the police in your area regarding the date, time, etc. that your set up will take place. Tell them your entire story regarding why you want their help. If you're right, you've eased your mind and saved alot of police work needed to aprehend the guy. If you're wrong, appologize. They know you're human. Good luck!
2006-12-17 07:28:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If he owns the house and you changed the keys on him, that is basically stealing his property. He has pretty strong grounds against you and their is no defense to that.
If you are worried about him stealing your papers, than you should not leave them in his house, you should take them to some place safe. Or buy a safe and put them in their. But their are no grounds by which you can deprive him of his property to protect your property.
2006-12-17 07:23:02 · answer #3 · answered by The Teacher 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get out of your fathers' house, you Will never have any peace of mind, as long as you're staying there. Forget about the legal crap, and get your own space around you, that is your best defense.
2006-12-17 07:28:40 · answer #4 · answered by sergeant151 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's his house you retard. Buy your own and then you can stop entry legally. Otherwise you have no legal status for refusing entry to the lawful owner of the property.
Your suspicions are not evidence of wrongdoing and have no legal basis in law.
2006-12-17 07:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You really need to get out on your own. It his house you are living in. He could evict you and change the locks himself. Get your own place and don't be bothered by anyone.
2006-12-17 07:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋